Location: Boston, MA | Hybrid
Pay Range: $33-$38/hour
Schedule: Full-time | Monday-Friday, 8:30-5
Assignment Duration: ~3 months
Position Overview
Our client, a well-respected Boston law firm, is hiring a Temporary Commercial Transaction Paralegal to support its high-volume Commercial Transaction Group. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-driven paralegal experienced in commercial real estate, commercial finance, and transactional law to make an immediate impact.
In this role, you will play a key part in managing the full lifecycle of commercial transactions, including document preparation, due diligence, title review, UCC filings, and closing coordination.
Key Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; Paralegal Certificate preferred
- 4+ years of commercial finance experience in a law firm environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, PDF software, Outlook, and government e-filing systems
- Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and multi-tasking abilities
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and independently
- Professional demeanor and commitment to handling confidential information appropriately
Responsibilities
- Communicate with vendors, outside attorneys, and clients via phone and email
- Research legal entities and verify organizational status across jurisdictions
- Notarize documents (or willingness to obtain Notary Public certification)
- Review due diligence materials and ensure compliance with lender requirements
- Analyze title exams, commitments, and policies; prepare summaries for attorneys
- Research and e-record documents through the Registry of Deeds/Land Court systems
- Request and summarize UCC, tax lien, and litigation searches
- Prepare closing agendas, settlement statements, and various loan documents
- Assist with commercial loan closings and coordinate the delivery of originals
- Prepare and organize electronic document binders and manage post-closing diligence
- Provide administrative support to the team as needed
Apply Now
If you’re a proactive, detail-oriented paralegal ready to elevate your transactional expertise, seize this opportunity and apply today to support a thriving practice.
Founded in 1969, JOHNLEONARD, a woman-owned business, is the premier staffing choice in Boston and beyond. We provide Temporary/Contract, Direct Hire, Temp-to-Hire, and Payroll services as part of our comprehensive service offerings. JOHNLEONARD is an equal opportunity employer committed to representation, belonging, and accessibility in the workplace. All applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
